Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace

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Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace
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Manufacturer Yamaha
Production1996-2005
Predecessor Yamaha FZR1000R EXUP
Successor Yamaha YZF-R1
Class Sport bike
Engine 1,002 cc (61.1 cu in) Liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 20-valve [1]
Bore / stroke 75.5 mm × 56 mm (2.97 in × 2.20 in)
Top speed164 mph (264 km/h) [2]
Power 145 hp (108 kW) @ 10,000 rpm (claimed) [3]
137.2 hp (102.3 kW) (rear wheel) [2]
Torque 78.3 lb⋅ft (106.2 N⋅m) (rear wheel) [2]
Transmission Constant Mesh 5-Speed.
Suspension Front 48 mm fork fully adjustable
Rear mono shock fully adjustable
Wheelbase 1,430 mm (56 in)
DimensionsL: 2,085 mm (82.1 in)
W: 740 mm (29 in)
Seat height795 mm (31.3 in)
Weight435 lb (197 kg) (dry)
512 lb (232 kg) [2]  (wet)
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The Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace was a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1996 until 2005.

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The YZF1000R was a stop-gap bike from the FZR1000R EXUP to the YZF-R1 and produced from existing parts bins. [4] [5] [ permanent dead link ] The Thunderace five-valve four-cylinder engine was derived from the FZR1000R EXUP, and the frame was adapted from the YZF750R. [6] The 5-speed gearbox from the FZR1000R EXUP was also reused. The Genesis engine has undergone some changes aimed at improving mid-range power rather than the maximum output, which remains 145 bhp (108 kW) [3] . The rotating mass of crankshaft and pistons have been lightened to improve throttle response, and new carburetors equipped with "Throttle Position Sensors" give the ignition some more data to help control the EXUP valve in the exhaust pipe.

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References

  1. "YAMAHA YZF R1 THUNDERACE (1996-2005) Review". Motorcycle News. November 24, 2006. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Performance Index '10" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News , Bowtie Magazines, 2010, archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-02-15, retrieved 2023-08-02
  3. 1 2 Nemoto, Ken (1998). "The Supersport Transition: From the YZF100R to the YZF-R1". Yamaha-Motor.com. Riders Club Magazine. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  4. "Yamaha YZF Thunderace". Carole Nash. August 8, 2008. Retrieved November 2, 2017.[ dead link ]
  5. MacKellar, Colin; Edwards, Ken (2012-04-01). "1996 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace - Motorcycle.com". motorcycle.com. Retrieved 2023-08-02.

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